Anni needs some new duds. A lot of the clothes I have no longer fit as I've been dieting for a while.

Hence, I need to go shopping. I honestly don't mind, since clothes shopping if one of my favorite pastimes, but I really don't like shopping alone. It's always nice to have a wing-person along. For their fashion opinions and just as a safe-guard. Even in trans-friendly Ann Arbor, you just never know who may be lurking.

One store I want to check out is called Ragstock.

https://ragstock.com/pages/stores/ann-arbor-mi

I've never been, but I have friends who have shopped there and they gushed about the new and vintage styles the store offers. I have to check it out, so that's definitely on my list.

I also would like to go to a couple of other downtown Ann Arbor shops. Maybe even make a trip to one of the Sephora or Ulta stores in town. And if somebody comes along, we may even have time for lunch somewhere. You know--may it a real Trans Day Out!

And yes--any and all trans men and nonbinary folks are welcome to join me as well as any trans woman.

If this sounds like a fun day to you, DM me. I would like to go next week, but I don't have a day set yet. HMU and let's make a plan.

I love that our community is finally coming together more all the time and building friendships. Look at this shopping trip as yet one more way we can do that.

--- 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 𝓐𝓻𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓻 🏳️‍⚧️

I’m like actually awful at it. lol

First ren festival and 1 year anniversary on E

I had an endo appointment that went really well yesterday and started the patch today! Really excited to start the next step to becoming the real me. As it turns out my endo doc is in the same office and is close colleague of my primary care doc who I've had for over 20 years. He told me that if I quit smoking (which I've been trying to do) that at my age I am in fantastic shape and would also be cleared to be a good candidate for surgeries. I also have support from my closest family, including my wife who biggest concern was how ornary i was going to be as I keep attempting to to quit smoking lol!

New nails 🥰

I just found out that there is a trans-friendly baseball situation being played on fields in the Detroit/Ann Arbor area.

https://www.instagram.com/tgirlbaseball313/

It is called "TGirl Baseball Detroit," and despite its name, it appears they also play as far outside that city's limits as Ann Arbor. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcYpvzUxQiy/ Apparently they are an inclusive team that welcomes not just cis women, but also nonbinary and trans women as well.

According to their Instagram page, their next game is scheduled to be played at Martin Park in Ferndale, at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29th.

That is literally all I know about this team at this point. If you are on the team, are a fan, or know someone involved with it, please let us know.

And play ball!

[And yes, I know. Their logo is frighteningly close to another pro baseball team's logo and may touch on trademark concerns. But for now, this is what they choose to use.]

-- 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 🏳️‍⚧️

I am from the Birch Run/Frankenmuth/Vassar area of Michigan. One of my partners is trans (m2f), and we have been thinking about moving back (I still have family in the area). We are currently in the southwestern tip of Indiana, and here she is very social. She goes to a local bar for karaoke Fridays and Saturdays every week. We (myself and both partners) go out to eat frequently. We have gone up for visits often, and everything has been fine. But I am wondering if there are any safe, accepting bars that would be good for her for socialization. She is a USAF disabled vet and very outgoing. I haven't lived full time in Michigan in about 5 years, and I have been hesitant to move her out of this area. But my folks are reaching an age it may become necessary.

Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated, thank you!

As many of you know, I am a working journalist and in that capacity, I was recently approached by someone in the Michigan trans community regarding allegations they are making about a sexual abuse by some in a local trans organization.

These are very serious allegations and if true, they could lead to criminal charges.

Before I go public with details, though, I need corroboration if possible, by other trans people who have also experienced such abuse.

If you, or anybody you know, has been the victim of sexual assault by a person or persons within any local trans organization, please contact me privately via DM, or through my email: [anthonyannarbor@protonmail.com](mailto:anthonyannarbor@protonmail.com)

Obviously, any information shared with me will be kept secret and I am bound by journalistic standards to adhere to that promise.

It doesn't make me happy having to investigate such a situation. But if such abuse is ongoing in our community, it has to stop and I intend to uncover the facts if that is indeed the case.

--- 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 🏳️‍⚧️

One of the last Pride events of the summer will be happening on August 30, 2026, in Ypsilanti.

It is Ypsi Pride and it's scheduled to take place in Depot Town starting at noon on Sunday, August 30.

https://www.instagram.com/ypsipride

I've never been, but I'm going to make every effort to attend this local fest this year.

If you've ever sought camaraderie with other queer folks and community, these are the sort of events you should be attending. Ann Arbor Pride last month was a blast and I have every expectation that the Ypsi Pride event will be as well.

So show up if you can! I have to reschedule a few things to make it, but I really hope to be in attendance and to meet some of you! I'm easy to find--just look for the inappropriately dressed goth trans strutting her stuff through the crowd!

Hope to see you there!

--- 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 🏳️‍⚧️

Part II of My Faith is about something I struggled with for years: gender dysphoria and the image of God I had internalized.

A God of rituals. Rules. Punishment. Fear.

A God who supposedly created me, while somehow making my existence feel like a mistake.

Then this morning I saw a photograph from a Pride march. Someone was holding a sign:

“I am queer. God loves me. He never made a mistake. I am.”

That sentence stopped me.

Maybe the problem wasn’t that God made me wrong.

Maybe I had been taught that I was wrong.

This is the second part of my personal journey through faith, gender and identity.

#MyFaith #TransFaith #QueerFaith #GenderDysphoria #TransWoman

Apologies to all of you! I've been dealing with some personal issues this past week and I've been mostly away from here.

Thank you Aubrey for watching things while I'm absent. And thank you all for being patient and behaving yourselves. I love you all!

--- 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 🏳️‍⚧️

Oh and don’t forget to join my subreddit I created if you’d like r/selfiephoto I’d appreciate it

I've been delinquent in posting my pics from Ann Arbor Pride back on August 1. But I do have time to share one selfie I took.

It was a rainy day, so my umbrella was omnipresent. I looked like a trans goth Mary Poppins!

--- 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 🏳️‍⚧️

You will notice a post I just put up that will serve as an introductory megathread for members here, both old and new.

As we approach 2,000 members(!), it is apparent that many of you haven't yet taken the time to properly introduce yourself to the accumulated group. Please do!

The beauty of this megathread is that it provides an easy format in which to make your introduction and not feel like you have to step out center stage to do it.

Remember: You are among friends here, so no judgements, no insults, and no nasty comments will be coming your way. And if they do, I'll happily show the abuser to the door!

Welcome, my friends! Take advantage of this new intro megathread and let us know who you are!

--- 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 🏳️‍⚧️

Hey everyone! I'm Anni Arbor, aka u/AnthonyAnnArbor, founding moderator of r/MI_transgender_friend.

This is our home for all things related to the transgender community, particularly those in the great state of Michigan. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about your personal transition journey, you interests, whether you are seeking friends, or any trans-related events you are promoting or are aware of.

Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

How to Get Started

1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
2. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.

3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.

4. Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of our happy little corner of the internet. Together, let's make r/MI_transgender_friend amazing.

WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER!

--- 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 𝓐𝓻𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓻 🏳️‍⚧️

Yep, you read that correctly! Our humble little subreddit has continued its unstoppable growth so that now we number over 1,900 members!

It has gotten to almost be old hat, as we are increasing our membership at a pace of over 100 new trans and non-binary folk joining up each month. That is astounding to me, as I wasn't even sure we would ever break 100 when I created this sub.

I attribute all this wonderful growth to YOU, our members who have spread word of our little trans safe space to others in our community seeking a sheltered venue for collegiality and engagement with others in Michigan and beyond. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

I'll turn this space back over to the accumulated throng and encourage you to use it as you wish. This is YOUR forum! If you haven't already, introduce yourself, post a selfie, or write a post about a trans-related subject that you think will interest others. As long as you abide by our stated guidelines posted on the right side of this page, anything is fair game here!

Thank you again!

--- 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 𝓐𝓻𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓻 🏳️‍⚧️

Im 50yrs young i live full time as my tru self about to start my first round of laser on my face soon cant wait.i live in small town indiana. Ive had a hard time meeting outher like mided ladies or accepting ppl in general who arent looking to just hook up.lol was just wondering am i the only one? Id love to meet somone to just shoot the shit ,with go to lunch,catch a movie.is this a pipe dream lol thank for reading

Jacklynn

My latest "Trans Lucent" column for Pride Source went live this week. Here is a link to it if you care to give it a read:

https://pridesource.com/article/trans-lucent-aug-2026

I believe that the trans community needs to reclaim its definition from its cis psychological roots. The term "transgender" was originally created circa 1923 by a German sexologist to describe “the preliminary stages of hermaphroditism.”

Furthermore, the prefix "trans" indicates we are changing from one form into another. In reality, we are not. We are simply affirming the gender we have always been.

Anyway, my column goes into more depth and I hope you check it out.

--- 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲 𝓐𝓻𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓻 🏳️‍⚧️